If you’re feeling a little foggy and confused, it probably has something to do with the retrograde Neptune we’ve been experiencing.
But that’s all about to change!
On December 7, 2024, the planet Neptune will be directly in the sign of Pisces.
During the retrograde period, you may have been particularly sensitive to knowing when people are not thinking along with you.
Or maybe you’re so fed up that, like Pisces, you flee to a cave of your own. You may also have noticed that you have higher psychic abilities, such as telepathy, communication with twin flames, intuition or prediction.
If these acts are a first for you, it can be quite scary! It’s very easy to feel like you’re going crazy when you suddenly have telepathy with a twin flame, sleep dreams start manifesting in real life, or, even stranger, telepathy with someone from the afterlife.
You are not alone, and you are not going crazy; you have experienced Neptune retrograde. With Neptune going direct, some of that confusion will clear up and things will become a lot simpler for you.
What happens when Neptune becomes direct?
When dreamy and psychic Neptune turns direct into Pisces, you will begin to see some of your own psychic experiences manifesting into the truths of what they really are.
So the dreamy and psychic things that have happened to you in the past few months are just symbols of what will happen.
Don’t worry, you’ll see.
You will know the truth that Neptune reveals when your inner world begins to experience peace. Things start to make sense and emotional barriers melt away. Your creativity is at its most powerful and your Higher Self begins to call you to your true purpose.
You may be undergoing a radical change mentally, emotionally and/or physically! Certainly, things are changing on a spiritual level.
The impact of the generational planets
In astrology, the planets are categorized based on how close they are to the sun and how long it takes to move through each sign. Neptune, together with Uranus and Pluto, is the generational planet in astrology.
It takes years for each of these planets to complete the circle around the zodiac and around the Earth, meaning that a large number of people born within the same generation will usually have these planets in the same signs. In other words: the influence of these planets is ‘generational’.
Normally, Neptune will only transit about seven of your astrological houses in your lifetime, as this planet takes about 165 years to travel through the entire zodiac.
Every 14 years Neptune moves through a different sign and through its intuition and mystery causes ripples and transformations in societies and cultures around the world.
What if you have Neptune in your birth chart?
Neptune plays a powerful influence role in the birth chart. A prominent Neptune indicates someone who is very attracted to spirituality and mysticism.
If you have heavy Pisces in your birth chart, you are also strongly influenced by Neptune.
You are a dreamer and an idealist. Creativity is your middle name. You dream of a better world, and romance is one of the most important aspects of life for you, especially if your Venus is in Pisces.
You are also likely to experience very vivid dreams and have a powerful imagination.
The influence of Neptune in Aquarius
When Neptune was in the sign of Aquarius in 2010, we saw that the world was gradually becoming fixated on technology and digitalization.
The world was introduced to something we’d never seen before: social networks (which, interestingly enough, are ruled by Aquarius). It has completely changed our lives on a global scale, largely due to the powerful influence of Neptune.
The influence of Neptune in Pisces
Since 2012, Neptune has been moving along its slow path through its own home sign, the empathetic and intuitive Water Sign Pisces. There has been a huge shift in recent years regarding society’s mindset when it comes to the spiritual.
Because Pisces are naturally ruled by Neptune, they work together in harmony. The sign of Pisces is all about emotion, healing, and spirituality, and Neptune is about the same things, just on a generational scale. Together, their influence is incredibly powerful and transformative.
Today, Neptune in Pisces causes people to question their spiritual or religious beliefs, and encourages us to pause and tap into our inner voice and intuition. We have seen increased interest in Tarot and crystals.
Meditation and mindfulness have become very popular, and there has been a resurgence of interest in the occult.
Neptune asks us to think about these questions instead of taking action or being impulsive during this time:
- What do we dream about?
- What deep-seated subconscious problems are we facing?
- Are we experiencing any form of spiritual awakening?
While this transition is in effect, it is essential that we spend more time delving into the depths of our psyche and eliminating self-sabotaging or unhealthy behaviors. It’s time to get to the heart of these issues: is there something in your life that is triggering these actions?
Monitoring these emotions by journaling during this time can help you notice any patterns that need to be transformed. During this time, healing can also occur by spending more time alone, pursuing an artistic hobby, or seeking spiritual help.
The influence of Neptune in Aries
Neptune will move into the sign of Aries in 2025.
When Neptune enters the sign of Aries, expect Aries to rear its passionate, fiery head. The confident leader and first sign of the zodiac, Aries’ ruling planet Mars, may have you feeling more creative than ever in 2025.
But until then, it’s time to discover how to use Neptune’s psychic powers to your advantage.
Use these tips to deal with Neptune in Pisces directly
It is important to learn how to let your emotions guide you without letting them control you. This is not an easy task. But we still have plenty of time to refine this skill!
Because Neptune rules illusions and uncertainty, it is possible that our judgment will be cloudier and we will be more likely to make unwise decisions.
1. Take your time making decisions
When you can, practice taking a moment and allowing yourself to think before making rash decisions.
Take a deep breath, hold your breath and count to five. As you release the breath, imagine releasing any negative emotions that you no longer want to harbor.
Once you successfully manage your emotions, your focus can shift to releasing them in a healthy way.
2. Use crystals
Working with crystals that help ground and stabilize your emotions, such as tourmaline and rose quartz, will help you navigate these heightened emotional times with ease.
Meditating with your crystals can help you connect with them better, and sleeping with them under your pillow can help you hold on to your dreams.
3. Connect with your spirituality
This journal is dedicated to your spiritual experiences. These can include dreams, paranormal experiences and various elements of spiritualism that you may learn more about, such as crystals or Tarot.
- Implement a daily meditation practice
This helps ground and balance you internally so you can connect with your higher self on a deeper level.
- Consider a spiritual retreat
Spending a weekend or week away in nature or at a spiritual retreat center can be a wonderful way to connect with your intuition.
This is a powerful and influential time for Neptune. Nature in particular helps you hear your inner voice more clearly, and some time away can be enlightening on many levels.
Expect big changes when Neptune retrograde ends
As we approach the end of this Neptune retrograde, it is important that we reflect on what we have learned and how we have transcended our own limitations.
To consider:
- What dreams can come to life now that we have gone our own way?
- What lessons have we learned by listening to our intuition?
It is important for us to remember that the planets alone possess the energy; it is we who decide how we want to use that energy.
Neptune direct offers incredible opportunities for evolution and transformation on a spiritual level. Trusting yourself, believing in your intuition and in your own special skills is part of this transit.
Enjoy the ride and let Neptune’s reflective yet enigmatic waves guide you into the new year!
